The
#BoltCreekFire
was first reported early this morning near Skykomish. DNR is responding with aircraft. US 2 is currently closed and evacuation orders are in place. More information as available.
@wspd7pio
@WSDOT_East
A firefighter found an injured kitten while mopping up the
#ConradFire
today. The kitten was wheezing.
Firefighters gave her oxygen and water. They then reunited the kitten with her family.
#ThankYouFirefighters
for protecting our resources and communities in every aspect.
#GrayFire
Spokane County declaring a state of emergency as of noon. Please honor Level 3 evac, not doing so is hindering response. Power still out in parts of Medical Lake. 185+ structures lost.
#GrayFire
9,500 ac, 0% containment, many structures lost and one confirmed fatality. Problematic weather for fire fighting. Red Cross evac site moved to SFCC, large animals welcome at the Spokane Fairgrounds.
#GrayFire
10,892 acres, 0% containment. Spread was pretty moderate and mostly to the southwest. Does not appear there will be more fire growth toward Medical Lake or Four Lakes. Still a lot of hazards within the burned areas. Natural gas lines venting off, trees coming down, etc.
We want to thank our firefighters for working hard out on the landscape, sacrificing their holiday weekend so others could enjoy theirs safely. We appreciate you!
DNR crews are responding to the
#NakiaCreekfFire
near Larch Mountain in Clark County. The fire is estimated at 70 acres and is burning in grass and brush. Air resources will be assigned to the fire during daylight hours. Updates as conditions change.
#WaWILDFIRE
UPDATE
#Tunnel5Fire
indeterminate acreage and Skamania Sheriff’s Office expanded evacuations. Red Cross is at the fairgrounds to aid displaced folks. Unconfirmed amount of structures lost, power being shut off to some locations. Please avoid area.
#GrayFire
9,500 ac, 0% containment, many structures lost and one confirmed fatality. Problematic weather for fire fighting. Red Cross evac site moved to SFCC, large animals welcome at the Spokane Fairgrounds.
#GrayFire
STA busses repositioning to Cheney High School to assist with evacuations in the event that the Level 1 evac warning becomes Level 3 (Go Now) for the City of Cheney with the potential wind shift this evening
#GrayFire
in Spokane County is 500-700 acres and moving fast in 35mph gusts. City of Medical Lake level 3 evac (go now!), Red Cross Shelter at Cheney HS
Many thanks to our firefighting friends and colleagues from North Carolina, who spent two weeks this month helping DNR out on the Schneider Springs Fire. Washington appreciates you!
Saturday saw 18 new
#WaWILDFIRE
burn 157 acres, bringing the year-to-date total we’ve responded to up to 1,122 fires on 295,734 acres. More than 3,500 firefighters hard at it again today.
A State Mobilization request has been approved for the
#BoltCreekFire
. The fire is now estimated at 2,000 acres. Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuations are in place for approximately 300-400 homes. US 2 remains closed. Updated info as available.
In the last 72 hours, DNR has responded to an uncommon amount of fires in Western Washington. These fires have been driven by dry east winds. Winds are expected to diminish in the next 24 to 48 hours and significant rainfall is expected by Monday. More info threaded here:
It took some doing, but we finally got there! As of Thursday there are 0️⃣ fires in Washington State.
There are still 3 remaining large complexes and fires in Oregon, but there are no large fires in Washington.
🔥NWCC Blog:
Update:
#ColdSpringsFire
is now 187,689 acres but has climbed to 40 percent contained thanks to firefighters and aircraft combining to make good progress. Containment lines along the perimeter continue to be the primary objective for approximately 290 personnel working this fire.
#GrayFire
10,016 acres and 48% contained. Cooperative weather enabling increased progress mopping up and strengthening containment lines. Bulk of evac downgraded to level 1 and 2. Please watch for hazards like remaining hot spots and burned trees that can fall.
#McEwanFire
burning near Shelton around E McEwan Prairie Rd. estimated at 200+ acres resources on scene and enroute. Level 2 (be ready to go) and 3 (go now!) evacuations in place. More info as it becomes available.
🔥STATEWIDE BURN BAN IN EFFECT🌲
Consistent hot, dry summer weather and wildfire activity are increasing danger and prompting the decision to ban all outdoor burning on all forest lands under DNR fire protection, including campfires.
#GrayFire
10,016 acres and 48% contained. Cooperative weather enabling increased progress mopping up and strengthening containment lines. Bulk of evac downgraded to level 1 and 2. Please watch for hazards like remaining hot spots and burned trees that can fall.
#GrayFire
10,892 acres, 0% containment. Spread was pretty moderate and mostly to the southwest. Does not appear there will be more fire growth toward Medical Lake or Four Lakes. Still a lot of hazards within the burned areas. Natural gas lines venting off, trees coming down, etc.
#GrayFire
Spokane County declaring a state of emergency as of noon. Please honor Level 3 evac, not doing so is hindering response. Power still out in parts of Medical Lake. 185+ structures lost.
With weather conditions remaining hot, dry & breezy across Washington, it’s important for citizens to remember best practices for prevention and recreating safely. Don’t be the spark that diverts firefighting resources from combating other potential wildfires on the landscape.
#GrayFire
STA busses repositioning to Cheney High School to assist with evacuations in the event that the Level 1 evac warning becomes Level 3 (Go Now) for the City of Cheney with the potential wind shift this evening
#GrayFire
0% containment, jumped I-90 which is now closed in both directions near the Four Lakes exit, expanded evac orders including for the city of Four Lakes.
#WaWILDFIRE
UPDATE
#Tunnel5Fire
75+ acres and growing. Level 3 evacuations ordered by Skamania County Sheriff. Those under an evacuation order are being directed to the Skamania County Fairgrounds. Undetermined amount of structures have been lost, cause under investigation.
#NakiaCreekFire
update: The fire is estimated at 150 acres with active fire behavior. A Type 3 Incident Management Team has been assigned. Ground and air resources continue to engage and establish control lines. Updates as available.
#WaWILDFIRE
NEW
#Tunnel5Fire
near Underwood, WA in Skamania County is at 25 acres and moving rapidly. High threat potential, currently 100 structures threatened. More information as it comes available.
#EagleBluffFire
2,500 acres just SW of Oroville in Okanogan County, fire pushing north to Canada. 15 aircraft on fire or inbound, Type 3 team ordered. Level 1&2 evac advisories, for more see incident page on
First image from
@Pano_AI
#WaWILDFIRE
DNR is responding to
#StaymanFlatsFire
, a DNR-jurisdiction fire burning 5 miles SW from Chelan. Currently 35 acres, ground and air resources are on scene. Additional resources en route.
#LakeWhatcomFire
is burning approx. 30 acres on steep slopes of the south side of Lake Whatcom above Blue Canyon Road. Whatcom County Sheriff notified residents on Blue Canyon Road of Level 2 evacs (get set to go). More update as they become available.
#NakiaCreekFire
update: State Mobilization has been authorized in support of the
#NakiaCreekFire
. The fire is approximately 400 acres and growing, burning in timber, brush, and grass. Approx. 1,000 homes are under evacuation. Follow
@CRESA
for evacuation info.
Ground and air crews have continued work on the
#PioneerFire
today with new resources arriving. A Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) has been assigned. NW Team 13 will assume command on 6/10. Further updates as conditions change.
DNR is responding to the
#Pioneerfire
located approximately 31 miles NW of Chelan, up lake near the east shore. The fire is currently estimated at 300 acres. Air and ground crews are assigned.
The weather event — strong winds, high temps creating wildfire conditions — is upon us. Please be careful: Any spark can start a wildfire 🔥🔥 and winds, already blowing at high speeds, will be picking up across the state.
#WaWILDFIRE
We second that shout out. Thanks to all the women and men that work day and night — in difficult conditions — to protect our communities from
#WaWILDFIRE
.
#teamwork
THANK YOU, FIRE CREWS! Hundreds of firefighters around the region are away from home right now, working to keep our communities safe from wildfires. We appreciate all that you do!
DNR is expecting an east wind event over the weekend that, paired with already-critical fire weather conditions, could result in severe wildfire activity around the state.
The
#DearingerFire
was reported on 6/22/24 at 1:54 PM. It’s burning in steep terrain NE of Darrington at a size of about 10 acres. Multiple engines and aircraft have been assigned. Updates will come as they become available.
#OregonRoadFire
kept within footprint overnight and now 11% contained. We appreciate folks not flying drones and staying back so our crews can continue making good progress.
#OregonRoadFire
11,021 acres, 0% containment. Strategy of full suppression and direct attack where possible with 24-hr staffing. Firefighters were able to take advantage of rain yesterday and starting to make good progress. Air assets able to support ground efforts today.
DNR is responding to the
#Pioneerfire
located approximately 31 miles NW of Chelan, up lake near the east shore. The fire is currently estimated at 300 acres. Air and ground crews are assigned.
DNR is assisting our partners
@MtBakerSnoNF
with the
#LochKatrineFire
located near the border of the Alpine Lakes Wildness. The fire was last estimated at 250 acres in heavy old growth timber.
Today 3,359 firefighting personal are assigned to wildfires in Washington while hundreds of initial attack crews also remain ready for new fires. The map shows the many fires active on the landscape after yesterday's driving winds. Less wind is expected today.
#WaWILDFIRE
This morning, almost 1,500
#firefighters
are working to control the 18 active
#WaWILDFIRE
burning on more than 21,000 acres.
So far this year, our fire crews have responded to 921 fires on 128,428 acres.
Update: The
#BoltCreekFire
is currently estimated at 7600 acres. A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered and is arriving. Evacuations and road closures remain in place. Updates as available.
#WaWILDFIRE
Update:
#EvansCanyonFire
is reported at 75,817 acres and 40% containment. Crews made great progress yesterday. 🙌🙌 The area will have temps in the 90s and wind gusts of up to 25mph today. Please be safe and comply with road and recreation closures and burn bans.
Happy Birthday to me! 80 years young, and still spreading wildfire safety fun. Cheers to eight decades of saying
#OnlyYou
can prevent wildfires!
#SmokeyBear80
DNR is responding with our fire district partners to the
#8RoadFire
aprox. 4 miles north of Elbe. The fire is estimated at 100-150 acres. Heavy air and ground resources are on scene. Updates as available.
@Pierce23Fire
@GrahamFireWa
📸:
@kevinfreitas
With the landscape drying out even more, firefighters are getting help from our friends at
@WANationalGuard
. Please do everything possible to not start any fire! Let’s keep our firefighters safe.
DNR is responding with our fire district partners to the
#MullenHillFire
approx. 1 mile south of Spokane. Fire is estimated at 15-20 acres. Multiple air and ground resources are responding. Air response delayed due to drone in area. Updates as conditions change.
#NakiaCreekFire
we're asking the public to stay out of fire area. Following road/trails closures are in effect: roads west of L1500 & 1600 intersection (Jackson Pass). The 1500 road east of Four Corners. The Jones Creek ORV park and all associated trail systems.
@CRESATalk
#LyleHillFire
in
#KlickitatCounty
started yesterday evening and has grown to 150 acres. Crews are on scene and a incident management team has been ordered to help.
The
@WANationalGuard
helicopter crew got right to work dropping more than 20 buckets of water in just a few hours yesterday in support of
@waDNR_fire
wild land fire fighting efforts in Eastern Washington.
New
#NewellRoadFire
600 acres and growing, 0 percent contain. Engines and aircraft deployed in partnership with county resources. DNR strike team en route. Type 3 team ordered and mobilizing. Structures threatened.
Many wildland firefighters are going home for the season after spending months on the
#WaWILDFIRE
🔥 front lines. And during that time we've received an outpouring of support from communities. So our firefighters wanted to take a moment to say, thank YOU!
Again - and we can't say this enough though we probably shouldn't have to say it at all - don't go past road closed signs. It's a fire. It's several fires. So. ...come on. For your safety. For everyone's safety. Don't.
DNR is responding to the
#SouthPrairieCreekFire
near Wilkeson. The fire is estimated at 10-15 acres. Crews are making progress on hand lines and will staff through the evening. No structures are threatened. Updates as available.
This afternoon, DNR and partner agencies responded to a fire near Lyman, WA in Skagit County. The
#Lymanfire
is estimated to be 20-30 acres and is now 20% contained. DNR air assets and ground crews worked the fire throughout the day in challenging winds.
#OregonRoadFire
9278 acres, 319 personnel working the fire, 0% contained. For updated evac maps in Spokane County visit , portion of Pend Orielle County under notice as well.
#WaWILDFIRE
UPDATE
#Tunnel5Fire
in Skamania County is at 75 acres and moving quickly, high threat potential. Level 3 evacuations have been ordered and additional resources including more air support are on the way.
#LochKatrineFire
update: Estimated at 2,000 acres, burning exclusively in private timber land and on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest about 30 miles east of Seattle. The fire may be visible from both the I-90 and I-405 highway corridors.
Update - The
#FishFire
has burned 150 acres in thick timber approx. 6 miles outside of
#Enumclaw
. Highway 410 is still closed. Ground and air resources are on scene. They're hopeful the contingency road that is around the whole fire will aid in containment.
#GrayFire
crews continue to mop up the perimeter as containment has grown to 68%. Firefighters are also working within the interior of the burned area to perform structure assessments, fall hazard trees, suppress hot spots, and secure structure perimeters.
#BalsamRootFire
, discovered early this morning, has burned approximately 85 acres near Wenatchee in Chelan County. Resources on scene and en route. Structures threatened, evacuation levels in place.
DNR crews are responding to the
#BlackCanyonFire
approx. 10 miles NW of Naches in Yakima County. Fire is estimated at 1000 acres. Multiple resources will be working the fire through the evening. Follow Yakima County OEM for evac updates at this link:
It's National
#WildlandFirefighterDay
! You might see some friendly DNR faces in this video, working like we do every day with our agency partners to spread the
#ItTakesAllOfUs
message. A heartfelt thank you, both to our firefighters & support staff, for the critical work you do.
The
#DearingerFire
was reported on 6/22/24 at 1:54 PM. It’s burning in steep terrain NE of Darrington at a size of about 10 acres. Multiple engines and aircraft have been assigned. Updates will come as they become available.
DNR is responding with our partners to the
#2620Fire
located approx. 5 miles west of Brinnon on the Olympic Peninsula. Multiple air and ground resources are assigned. Fire is estimated at 100 acres. Updates as conditions change.
#WaWildfire
update: We had a good stop on yesterday afternoon's
#GunRangeFire
near Wenatchee. Our aviation team was quick and we caught it at 75 acres. Lines held and crews and engines are moving into mop-up today. Thanks to our crews and our partners for keeping this fire small.
#NakiaCreekFire
update: Crews will continue to engage the fire throughout the day utilizing both ground and air resources. An acreage update will be provided after aerial survey.
#WaWILDFIRE
UPDATE
#Tunnel5Fire
is approximately 533 acres and 0% contained. Level 3 evac remains for 2mi radius and Level 1 for Klickitat E of fire. Evacuees directed to Skamania Fairgrounds. Area is “no fly zone” for drones and boaters asked to avoid.
Fire Update: Fire is estimated at 250 acres. Multiple air and ground resources are engaged. Recreational watercraft are asked to give distance to aircraft using local waterways for operations.
#BalsamRootFire
, discovered early this morning, has burned approximately 85 acres near Wenatchee in Chelan County. Resources on scene and en route. Structures threatened, evacuation levels in place.
DNR is responding to
#CowCanyonFire
, 12 miles SW of Ellensburg. Approximately 200 acres, structures threatened. Local authorities have enacted Level 3 evacs near Autobahn Rd and Maloy Rd.
#OregonRoadFire
11,063 acres, and now 16% contained with firefighters working 24 hrs to fully suppress fire and strengthen containment. No structures lost in the last 48hrs.
#OregonRoadFire
kept within footprint overnight and now 11% contained. We appreciate folks not flying drones and staying back so our crews can continue making good progress.
DNR resources enroute via ferry to 2-acre
#WaWILDFIRE
caused by Ketron Island plane crash. Resources, including 36 wildfire personnel, are now on-scene, More information:
#GrayFire
0% containment, jumped I-90 which is now closed in both directions near the Four Lakes exit, expanded evac orders including for the city of Four Lakes.
I-90 is now CLOSED in BOTH DIRECTIONS between the Four Lakes interchange (MP 270) and the Tyler interchange (MP 257). Detour for I-90 is SR 904 through Cheney. SR 902 remains CLOSED in both directions at this time.
Crews from DNR and our fire district partners are responding to the
#ColumbiaBasinFire
approx. 9.5 miles west of Cheney. Fire is estimated at 50 acres with ground crews and aircraft assigned. Updates as conditions change.
Good progress made overnight on
#StaymanFlatsFire
- currently 800 acres. Dozer lines in place on both flanks, with two hand crews set to join ground resources today. Sizable air resources being deployed: four fire bosses, two heavy tankers, T1 & T2 helicopters.
DNR is responding to
#StaymanFlatsFire
, a DNR-jurisdiction fire burning 5 miles SW from Chelan. Currently 35 acres, ground and air resources are on scene. Additional resources en route.